CURRICULUM
SDAB is a Vaganova based school committed to preserving the purity of Russian classicism. Every pre-professional ballet instructor is an SDAB alumni, trained by its founders, and in turn the instructors impart the same unwavering commitment to high caliber technique in their instruction. Every Academy student has performance opportunities with SDAB.
Every Academy student must enroll in SDAB, and pay a one time registration fee of $55.00. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Dancers trained at San Diego Academy of Ballet have secured professional contracts at the most prestigious ballet companies in the world.
GROWN UP & ME
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AGES 2-4
SATURDAYS
8:30am - 9:15am
ASHLEY
For those too young to join Pre-Ballet, 'Grown Up & Me' is a class where grown ups and their little ones can take an entertaining and light cardio class together. Brimming with imagination play, and foundational ballet curriculum, this is a transition class in to the Academy, and primer for Pre-Ballet.
Parent participation is optional, but we ask you accompany your child in the class. No one judges, and enrollment is ongoing; many parents bring younger siblings of the dancers in to the room, either in a stroller, or strapped to their chest, it's all good, happy to welcome non-disruptive families in to the studio.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: PINK LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK BALLET SHOES
1x week monthly tuition: $110
$25/CLASS
PRE-BALLET
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AGES 3-5
SATURDAYS
9:30am - 10:15am
ASHLEY
TUESDAYS
5:45pm - 6:30pm
HANNAH
THURSDAYS
5:45pm - 6:30pm
ASHLEY
A fun, engaging way to introduce young children to the basics of ballet in a stimulating, entertaining environment - a merging of imagination play & ballet basics.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: LIGHT PINK LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK SHOES
1x week monthly tuition: $105
2x week monthly tuition: $198
3x week monthly tuition $305
TINY TUTU SUMMER WORKSHOP 2023 DETAILS COMING
BALLET 1
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AGES 5-7
SATURDAYS
9:00am - 10:15am
OLIVIA
TUESDAYS
4:30pm - 5:45pm
ASHLEY
Ballet class for absolute beginners totally unfamiliar with ballet curriculum. It's OK if this is their first class, or they are revisiting ballet after time off. The basic positions, alignment, and technique are instilled in all students.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: LILAC LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK SHOES
1x week monthly tuition: $115
2x week monthly tuition: $215
BABY BALLERINA SUMMER
WORKSHOP 2023 DETAILS COMING
BALLET 2
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AGES 6 -7
Wednesdays
4:30pm - 5:45pm
OLIVIA
Saturdays
10:30am - 11:45am
OLIVIA
For more experienced beginner ballet students, and children who already have the familiarity of the terminology and positions, but are not quite ready for intermediate technique. Ballet 2 builds on Ballet 1 curriculum with more structure and complexity. With an assessment, absolute beginners are able to join this class on a trial basis provided they are able to make progress in a reasonable amount of time.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: LIGHT BLUE LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS
1x week monthly tuition: $135
2x week monthly tuition: $235
BALLET 3
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AGES 7- 9
Wednesdays
4:30pm - 6:00
OLIVIA
Saturdays
10:30 - 12:00
SIMONE
For children with a solid and fluent understanding of ballet basics. Ballet III focuses on advancing the complexity of the technique, and expanding the artistry of movement to prepare for pointe.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: ROYAL BLUE LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK BALLET SHOES
2x wk monthly tuition $250
3x wk monthly tuition: $315
BALLET 4
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AGES 9 - 13
MONDAYS
4:30 - 6:30
SIMONE
TUESDAYS
4:30 - 6:30
SIMONE
FRIDAYS
4:30 -6:30
SIMONE
SATURDAYS
12:00 - 2:00
OLIVIA
An advanced intermediate ballet class with an accelerated pace, and more complex variations and combinations. Genuine commitment and zealous grit required for this pre-professional class. Pointe work for those with approval.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: NAVY BLUE LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK SHOES
4x week monthly tuition: $415
BALLET 5
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AGES 13+
MONDAYS
4:00pm - 6:00pm
BRIAN
TUESDAYS
4:30pm - 6:30pm
SIMONE
WEDNESDAYS
4:30pm -6:30pm
SIMONE
FRIDAYS
4:30pm - 6:30pm
SYLVIA
SATURDAYS
10:30am -12:30am
SYLVIA
For those with a strong and confident bedrock of ballet technique, artistry and execution. Pointe after or during every class, as well as pas de deux class after Academy class on Mondays.
GIRLS' DRESS CODE: BLACK LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK SHOES
5x week monthly tuition: $575
MERIT
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6-10 YEARS OLD
WEDNESDAYS
2:30pm - 4:30pm
SIMONE
*INVITE ONLY*
A specialized and intense class for those displaying exceptional promise and ambition in ballet.
This two hour accelerated class focuses on an amplified technical and artistic curriculum for those students seriously invested in their ballet training.
A curriculum aligned with those expressing interest, and displaying a commitment to, the pursuit of a professional career, this two hour class harnesses flexibility, strength training, pre-pointe work, technique, variations, artistry, as well as a ballet history element of studies of standout performances.
GIRLS DRESS CODE: RED LEOTARD, PINK TIGHTS, PINK BALLET SHOES
Instructor: SIMONE
$50/Class
1x week monthly tuition $210
OPEN ADULT BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE BALLET
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AGES 13+
FRIDAYS
9:30am - 11:00am
MARSHALL
For adults just starting out, or for those who have taken years off, and wish to revisit their ballet roots, a slower paced ballet class that introduces ballet basics and intermediate concepts.
NO DRESS CODE
Drop in rate: $25
Class card of ten classes: $240
Spartan class card of twenty classes: $445
OPEN ADULT ABSOLUTE BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE BALLET
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AGES 13+
THURSDAYS
7:00pm - 8:30pm
MS. ASHLEY
For adults literally taking their first ballet class, or for those who prefer a slower paced class. No pressure or stress if this is your absolute first ballet class. Ideal for those wanting to polish the basics and familiarize with the fundamentals.
NO DRESS CODE
Drop in rate: $25
Class card of ten classes: $240
Spartan class card of twenty classes: $445
OPEN ADULT INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED BALLET
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AGES 13+
MONDAYS
9:30am - 11:15am
SYLVIA
WEDNESDAYS
9:30am - 11:30am
SIMONE
*Starting June 7th*
SATURDAYS
10:30am - 12:30pm
SYLVIA
For adults with a confident and solid familiarity with ballet technique and artistry. Professionals, pre-professionals and experienced adults are welcome in this top tier ballet class.
NO DRESS CODE
Drop in rate: $25
Class card of ten classes: $240
Spartan class card of twenty classes: $445
BOYS' BALLET CLASS
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AGES 13+
6 - 13 YEARS OLD
THURSDAYS
5pm - 6:30pm
MARSHALL
A curated class for boys exploring ballet. Often used as a compliment to cross training with sports such as soccer, baseball, football and hockey.
Focus on agility, strength training, technique and stamina. For those who are considering a pre-professional career in ballet, or simply passionate about the art.
DRESS CODE: BLACK TIGHTS, WHITE SHOES, WHITE TEE & WHITE SOCKS LEOTARD
Instructor: MARSHALL
$25/Class
1x week monthly tuition $125
BOYS' SUPERHERO CLASS
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AGES 4 - 10
SATURDAYS
9:30am - 10:15am
MARSHALL
A stimulating & exhilarating class for boys simply striving to save the day.
This forty five minute class harnesses a curriculum in standard superhero skills, taught by retired American Ballet Theater dancer Marshall Whiteley, himself an SDAB alumni.
While there is an array of various skills and abilities that contribute to superheroism; SDAB's curriculum caters to greatly increasing the likelihood that those enrolled will triumph in life's victories, both big and small.
DRESS CODE: WORKOUT WEAR AND JAZZ SHOES, BALLET SHOES OR SOCKS
$25/Class
1x week monthly tuition $110
